One question that I hear frequently is how I would approach property taxation and financial planning as Mayor and if I would support tax increases in future years. While I would love to say that this question is easy to answer, it is sadly not straight-forward or reasonable to answer with a simple “yes” orContinueContinue reading “Responsible Financial Management”
Tag Archives: politics
Respectful Election Conduct
The cornerstone of Canadian democracy is that we can disagree on particular policies or programs but we can do so respectfully without descending into behaviour that could be considered to be bullying, harassment or discrimination. Over the past few days, there has been some debate on social media about bullying and harassment directed at electedContinueContinue reading “Respectful Election Conduct”
Accountability and Transparency
To me, accountability and transparency are the most important values in municipal government, and I believe that it is the responsibility of all elected officials to support the right of their residents and ratepayers to be present, to ask questions and to get involved in the decision-making process. Council Meeting Times Earlier this week, TownshipContinueContinue reading “Accountability and Transparency”
I’m Running for Mayor
McNab/Braeside has had a chaotic four years under the failed leadership of current Mayor Lori Hoddinott and former Mayor Mark Mackenzie. Taxes have continued to grow while the community has not seen the core services and capital investments that it needs and expects for the dollars we pay annually in property taxes. Instead, this CouncilContinueContinue reading “I’m Running for Mayor”
Oliver Jacob for McNab/Braeside 